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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has spoken ahead of his side's clash with Roma, saying the match means a great deal and that he has fond memories of playing against Roma in this competition over the years. Speaking to Sky Sport before kick-off, Carrick said: "It means a lot, this competition is important. I have played against Roma a few times in this competition over the years and I have good memories. They were a very good team and they still are. We were very impressed watching their start to the season, which has been very positive. We know we have a tough game tonight." Carrick said his side wanted to produce a good performance and secure a good result for their own reasons. He praised Roma's approach, adding: "They play very intense football and ask a lot of questions. They press a lot and they are good on the ball. They are a complete team, and we have to do a lot and give our best to win the game." The comments underline the importance of the fixture for United, with Carrick stressing the quality of the opposition and the demands his side face on the night.

Donyell Malen says Roma are ready for their Champions League fixture at Manchester United, which is the fourth matchday of the league phase, but insists the squad must be careful. Asked about United's current form, Malen said they are not getting the best results but are a good side, so Roma have to be careful. Malen is an established part of the Roma squad, and his comments come ahead of a difficult away trip in the Champions League. He is looking forward to the occasion at Old Trafford and sees the match as a test of Roma's focus against a side that remains dangerous despite its recent results. Asked whether Roma are ready, Malen said: "Yes, we are ready. I can't wait to play. It will be a great evening." On the numbers he has posted, he said: "Yes, those are good numbers. I hope I can add to them today." Asked about the atmosphere at Old Trafford, he said: "It's a fantastic stadium, I can't wait to play there. It will be a great evening."

Roma travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to add to their four points from the first three European rounds after a heavy win over Slovan Bratislava. Michael Carrick's Manchester United are on three points and are going through a difficult spell. Roma's starting line-up was announced by Sky Sport at 19:48. Devis Vásquez takes over in goal after Pierluigi Gollini was ruled out, with the decision confirmed at 18:55. Vásquez starts behind a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi and Mario Hermoso. Devyne Rensch, Marten de Roon, Bryan Cristante and Wesley make up the midfield line, with Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora in support of Donyell Malen up front. Balerdi, Rensch and Mora were all named from the first minute. Earlier in the build-up, Balerdi had been pushing Mancini for his place, while Mora had been tipped for a starting role. Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Diallo; Cunha. Their bench includes Darlow, Heaton, De Ligt, Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Amass, Andrey Santos, Mount, Tielemans, Zirkzee and Lacey. Roma's bench includes De Marzi, Gollini, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Ghilardi, Lulli, Molina, Di Nunzio, Pisilli and Castro. Roma are set out in a 3-4-2-1 formation. The match is refereed by Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain), with assistants Guadalupe Porras Ayuso and Diego Barbero. The fourth official is Juan Martínez Munuera. The VAR is Carlos del Cerro Grande, with Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez as assistant VAR.